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Innovative researchers working to tackle some of the hardest-to-treat cancers, including through the use of AI, have received a £2 million funding boost.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Around three-quarters of the £50 million funding pledged towards cutting edge research into motor neurone disease (MND) has now been handed out to projects across the UK, the government has announced today (Wednesday 21 June…
The £20 million investment could help public health agencies combat COVID-19 and future pandemics.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Businesses and health researchers can apply for up to £20 million to develop new diagnostic tools based on linking technologies, data and systems.
The government is backing plans to create new digital innovation hubs, changing the way scientists access NHS data.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to better detect, prevent, manage and treat disease and chronic health conditions.
Professor Fiona Watt FRS has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate to be the Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC) when it becomes a constituent part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in Ap…
Tests including an ultrasonic hologram and treatments for serious conditions, such as hospital superbugs, are the latest projects to win a share of Government funding.
Professor De Strooper is to be the director of the UK Dementia Research Institute based at University College London.
Universities and Science Minister confirms the reappointment of Mr Donald Brydon CBE as the Chairman of the Medical Research Council.
New £650 million laboratory welcomes the first researchers to begin their collaboration and help strengthen the UK’s world-leading reputation in science.
A quarter of a billion pounds has been pledged towards the UK’s first ever Dementia Research Institute.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
UK funding for rapid research into tackling the Zika virus is set to increase to £4million.
The government has announced a ‘rapid response’ call for research applications aimed at tackling the risk posed by the Zika virus.
Universities and Science Minister announces the reappointment of Professor Sir John Savill as Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council.
Government funding for the next generation of medical advances has been announced today by Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman.
David Willetts announces £48 million of new investment in biomedical research.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Professor Sir John Savill has been reappointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Medical Research Council.
David Willetts unveils £73 million of new funding to help the public and academics unlock the potential of big data.
Innovative business and academic projects from across the UK’s health sector will benefit from a new £93.2 million package of support
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